Wagner College professors denounce Trump policies in letter to Donovan
The professors purchased an advertisement in which they strongly denounce the policies of President Donald Trump STATEN ISLAND, N.Y. -- A group of Wagner College professors has published a letter...
View Article5 things parents should know about Education Secretary Betsy DeVos
DeVos promises to be "a tireless advocate for all students" as the new U.S. Secretary of Education. STATEN ISLAND, N.Y. -- Betsy DeVos was confirmed Tuesday as the new U.S. Secretary of Education, by...
View ArticleUpdate: Public meeting on plans for dyslexia school postponed
Staten Island Borough President James Oddo has set three public meetings on his plans for a charter school for dyslexics. Update: The meeting originally scheduled for Thursday, Feb. 9, has been...
View ArticleStaten Island schools announce snow closings for Thursday, Feb. 9, 2017
Here is a list of private schools that have announced they'll be closed. By MIRA WASSEF and DIANE LORE STATEN ISLAND, N.Y.-- Most Staten Island schools, including all New York City public schools,...
View ArticleWatch: Cute first-graders wish for snow day
First-graders at St. Clare's School, Staten Island, got their wish: A snow day Thursday. Watch their video. STATEN ISLAND, N.Y. -- It's every kid's winter wish: Snow day! First-graders at St. Clare's...
View ArticleHundreds of new school seats on the way for Staten Island
Hundreds of new school seats are in the works for Staten Island students.
View Article400 lucky city teachers to see 'Hamilton' on Broadway
Some 400 lucky teachers in city public schools will get to see the Tony Award-winning Broadway musical "Hamilton". STATEN ISLAND, N.Y. -- Some 400 lucky teachers in city public schools, from all...
View ArticleFeds modify Education website for children with disabilities
The U.S. Department of Education has modified a web page offering information about the federal disabilities act. STATEN ISLAND, N.Y. -- The U.S. Department of Education has modified its web page...
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Did Staten Island teacher go too far with Trump homework question?
Did a Staten Island teacher cross the line by inserting a sentence on Donald Trump in a sheet she assigned as homework? Watch video A parent claims his daughter's teacher was out of line for including...
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City schools to start teaching cursive writing again
The Department of Education is encouraging city schools to bring back cursive handwriting lessons to the classroom. Penmanship is coming back to the classrooms in city elementary schools. (Associated...
View ArticleStaten Island teacher in Trump assignment is disciplined
A Staten Island teacher who slipped a Trump question into her homework assignment has been disciplined. Watch video STATEN ISLAND, N.Y. -- A veteran Staten Island teacher who slipped an anti-President...
View ArticleDrug crisis: Are schools doing enough to help?
"Drugs: It's everyone's problem" will be the topic of a forum March 2 at St. John's University, Grymes Hill. STATEN ISLAND, N.Y. -- "Drugs: It's everyone's problem" will be the topic of a...
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Report: DOE sent email with employees' Social Security numbers
The email contained the names of more than 400 paraprofessionals, as well as their Social Security numbers, the report said. The city Department of Education sent an email that contained the names and...
View ArticleDOE extends deadline to apply for fall pre-K classes
The Department of Education has extended the registration period for fall universal pre-K classes to Friday, March 3. STATEN ISLAND, N.Y. -- The city Department of Education has extended the...
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What you need to know about lead water testing in Staten Island schools
Parents have been confused by conflicting information they're getting about the lead levels in their children's school water Diane C. Lore | lore@siadvance.comĀ
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Happy (113th) birthday to Dr. Seuss
Dr. Theodor Seuss Geisel, the beloved children's author Dr. Seuss, would have turned 113 years old Thursday. American author, artist and publisher Theodor Geisel, known as Dr. Seuss, is shown in this...
View ArticleBorough Presidents to DOE: Get the lead out of water
The city's borough presidents are demanding the Department of Education get the lead out of water in city schools. STATEN ISLAND, N.Y. -- Borough President James Oddo joined his counterparts in...
View ArticleCity schools reinforce protections for LGBTQ students
The city's Department of Education is reiterating its policy on protections for LGBTQ students in the public schools. STATEN ISLAND, N.Y. -- Days after the Trump administration rolled back federal...
View ArticlePS 37 middle-schoolers to be relocated while DOE works on school
The Department of Education wants to relocate some special-needs students on Staten Island while it expands their school. STATEN ISLAND, N.Y. -- The Department of Education wants to relocate some...
View ArticleResolution calls for extending drug prevention program to all grades
Community Education Council 31 asks the city's Department of Education to implement an anti-drug curriculum for all grades. STATEN ISLAND, N.Y. -- Staten Island's Community Education Council (CEC)...
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